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Mirus SOLV Saved SkyVenture Montreal Time and Money on their Harmonic Solution The owners of SkyVenture, an indoor

free-fall simulator, were building a new ded icated facility for its first Canadian location in Montreal. The SkyVenture simu lator is a large-scale wind-tunnel that requires the use of four (4) 350HP Adjus table Speed Drives (ASDs) to run blowers that generate a powerful 175km per hour airstream. As part of the new building approval process, the Consulting Enginee r had to submit a Load Profile to Hydro Quebec; in this case an analysis showing that the harmonics generated by the VFDs would be properly treated. Bramption, ON, December 02, 2011 -- The owners of SkyVenture, an indoor free-fal l simulator, were building a new dedicated facility for its first Canadian locat ion in Montreal. The SkyVenture simulator is a large-scale wind-tunnel that requ ires the use of four (4) 350HP Adjustable Speed Drives (ASDs) to run blowers tha t generate a powerful 175km per hour airstream. As part of the new building appr oval process, the Consulting Engineer had to submit a Load Profile to Hydro Queb ec; in this case an analysis showing that the harmonics generated by the VFDs wo uld be properly treated. Mirus International Inc., the worlds foremost authority on harmonics mitigation, was called upon by the Consulting Engineer working on t he SkyVenture building to provide an analysis tool and harmonic solution to meet the IEEE Standard 519 recommendations for harmonic distortion limits. SkyVenture Montreal had a need for power quality analysis software, particularly, the ability to accurately calculate and determine power system harmonic distort ion when using Adjustable Speed Drives, and SOLV was able to fill that gap. With built-in IEEE Std 519 harmonic limits this is a valuable tool for any consulting engineer or power quality professional, says Tony Hoevenaars, President and CEO, Mirus International, The superior harmonics analysis tool provides users with ad ditional tools that will improve their ability to calculate current and voltage distortion for their unique applications. The SkyVenture challenge: Using SOLV, Mirus exclusive harmonics analysis software, the Consulting Engineer ran a simulation by inputting information on the VFDs a nd the harmonic solution they were intending to use the drive manufacturers basic treatment of harmonics a 3% line reactor. The result of the simulation: voltage distortion at the Point of Common Coupling (PCC) was 8.2%, well above IEEE Stan dard 519 harmonic limits, and current distortion exceeded the Utility requiremen ts. The SkyVenture solution: The Consulting Engineer ran a new simulation using Miru s SOLV, this time with two (2) 700HP Lineators as the harmonic solution each Lineat or powering two (2) 350HP VFDs. Using the Lineators, harmonic distortion decreas ed dramatically and met IEEE Standard 519 limits, in addition, offered greater e fficiency resulting in a shorter payback period. Hydro Quebec responded quickly to the analysis provided with an approval to proceed and complete the hook-up of the building. SOLV provided the proof SkyVenture was able to accurately and quickly perform sim ulations that calculated current and voltage distortion levels saving them time and money. Download your free copy of SOLV, Mirus proprietary and complimentary h armonics analysis software. Before SOLV, awareness of Harmonic issues would often come when it was too late: w hen improperly treated harmonic distortion was effecting operations. Now with SO LV, we can simulate scenarios at the design and planning stage using actual site data for existing facilities, or by using known design parameters in new constru ction. says Tony Ballard, Director of Business Development, Power-Quality Concept s Inc. Read the full SkyVenture Montreal Case Study.

To learn more about Mirus International and its line of power quality improvemen t products harmonic filters, data center solutions, generator solutions and tran sformers visit www.mirusinternational.com. Contact: Tony Hoevenaars, President and CEO, 1-888-866-4787, mirus@mirusinternat ional.com About Mirus International Mirus designs and develops world class power quality improvement products for mi ssion critical operations. Their uniquely specialized product line includes high ly efficient harmonic filters, transformers, autotransformers and Data Center po wer distribution equipment. Comprised of a leading team of power quality experts , Mirus solutions minimize disruption to the power supply, improve reliability an d adhere to the strictest of regulatory requirements while also saving energy. P roven to perform, Mirus products are available globally and are real-world teste d in its own Harmonics & Energy (H&E) Lab. Press Contact: Tania Fioretti MIRUS International Inc. 31 Sun Pac Blvd. Brampton, ON Canada L6S 5P6 1-888-866-4787 tfioretti@mirusinternational.com http://www.mirusinternational.com

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